Some superheroes wear capes… but this one delivers hope, joy, and community impact.
This week on Here’s What We Know, join us for an extraordinary episode where we dive into the inspiring journey of Timothy Glover, aka Dash Gordon—a man who turned life’s challenges into something truly incredible—a mission of making a real difference. This conversation will inspire you to make a difference—big or small—in your own community. Tune in now!
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In this episode:
- Meet Dash Gordon: How Tim transformed his life and found purpose in unexpected ways.
- The Birth of the Dash Gordon Foundation: What started as a simple DoorDash gig evolved into something much greater.
- From Personal Struggles to Community Hero: From foster care to becoming a local superhero.
- Impactful Initiatives: The Winter Formal & A Night to Remember Pageant—bringing joy to special needs individuals.
- Unwavering Faith & Purpose: How faith and resilience shaped his journey.
Quotations:
“People would smile and they’d laugh and they’d wave, and I would play loud music and I would just have a good time. And I’d pop into restaurants, and the crowd would go crazy, and they’d want to take pictures with their kids and with themselves and with their families. So I just kept doing it.” ~ Tim Glover aka Dash Gordon
“We just kind of want to do everything at a level that the kids and the young adults and the parents will never forget.” ~ Tim Glover aka Dash Gordon
“We’re making sure that all of these individuals get an equal opportunity and maybe sometimes even better than young adults and people without disabilities. mean, where our motto is we’ve made actually having a disability and a special need like really cool.“ ~ Tim Glover aka Dash Gordon
“It’s a person first, then the disability. But if you have a good memory, if you just remember their name, you never have to worry about the person first and their disability; just call them by their name.” ~ Tim Glover aka Dash Gordon
“I make myself available for everything.” ~ Dash Gordon
“If I help fundraise or anything, I expect nothing in return. I don’t ask for anything. I don’t ask for donations. I don’t ask for anything. I’ll do it.” ~ Tim Glover aka Dash Gordon
“We’re just going to continue to let the world know this. Every single individual with a disability or special need or whatever else that’s been put on this earth was put here to be seen. That’s it. They’re not to be pushed aside. They’re not to be a second thought. They are they are pushed to be they’re here to be seen and so we’re gonna make sure that their voices are like a Bose stereo you are going to encounter an Individual with a disability or a special need and you are not going to have a choice because we are going to put it in your face.” ~ Tim Glover aka Dash Gordon
“The moms and the dads will tell you there’s something about this Dash Gordon guy that can make these kids do things that we’ve never seen before. We can’t; he just does. He just gets them; they’re in such a comfort zone with me. They just do things they normally don’t do, and they do it at a different level. And the parents are seeing a lot of this stuff for the first time.” ~ Tim Glover aka Dash Gordon
Bio:
Timothy Glover, affectionately known as “Dash Gordon,” is a community advocate and founder of the Dash Gordon Foundation, dedicated to uplifting special needs, disabled, and at-risk individuals. In March 2022, Tim began delivering food for DoorDash to fund a vacation for his wife, Natalie, who was battling stage five kidney failure. Seeking to bring joy to his deliveries, he donned a superhero costume and adopted the moniker “Dash Gordon,” transforming routine deliveries into moments of delight for his community.
This initiative quickly evolved into the Dash Gordon Foundation, which creates inclusive events and provides resources for individuals with disabilities and their families. Tim’s efforts have garnered widespread recognition, establishing him as a local hero in League City, Texas. Through his foundation, Tim continues to spread joy and foster a sense of belonging, demonstrating the profound impact of compassion and community engagement.
Guest Contact Info:
Website: https://www.thedashgordonfoundation.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealDashGordon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dash_gordon2022/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dashgordon